Real Madrid are one of a host of Europe’s top clubs that have approached Chelsea full-back Reece James about a possible transfer. Madrid’s plan would be to potentially sign the wing-back in the 2023 summer transfer window.

In the short-term, their priority remains securing PSG forward Kylian Mbappe, having already agreed a move for Blues defender Antonio Rudiger. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are also ready to challenge the Blues and Liverpool to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.

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According goal.com, James has emerged as one of Chelsea’s key players and would be a huge loss to Thomas Tuchel, who counts on him as a regular starter.

He won’t be let go without a fight, however, and is one of the players that the club’s hierarchy want to build their team around for the next few years.

Despite his standing in the first-team squad, James, who is under contract until 2025, is not one of Chelsea’s highest earners.

It’s a similar situation to that of Mason Mount, with both players being fiercely loyal to Chelsea but they are among the lowest paid in west London.

Even though there’s a huge to-do list for the new owners upon their arrival, they will need to secure the long-term futures of both players who could have their heads turned by the summer of 2023, especially should things not go to plan in the coming months.

Their contract situations have surprised the Blues’ European rivals, who have been asking whether they are interested in running down their deals with a view to future moves. Both players have insisted that isn’t the case but have had little dialogue about renewing their contracts thus far.JAMB Result

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